Melanie

Thanks to everyone who has been praying for Peter and for me back home in England.  I have had a great week with Mariah and Joel.  It has been nice to be able to spend some special time with them.  Praise the Lord I have gone over a week without a headache – good timing… Continue Reading A good week

At dinner tonight, Joel said, “I pray?”  He has said this before and when we say, “Sure, go ahead,” all we’ve gotten is a big grin and silence.  Tonight was different.  He scrunched his eyes shut and said, “De-ah Jesus, thankoo for food. Amen.”  We all burst into thunderous applause and of course, the praise… Continue Reading First Prayer

Children are born “persons.”  This was one of the beliefs of Charlotte Mason, the 19th century educator that I appreciate a lot.  On first reading, it seems obvious, but I like the emphasis.  Our kids are people just like us, worthy of value and respect.  A friend told me once that her mom liked to… Continue Reading Update on the Little People